Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/varnamo-physical-digital-employee-gift-card-framework-2027/ --- description: The municipality estimates SEK6 million across the two formats for 2027-2030, with separate ceilings totalling SEK8 million. Orders are expressly not guaranteed. title: Värnamo separates physical and digital employee gift-card tenders image: https://giftcard.news/images/social/v1/varnamo-separates-physical-digital-employee-gift-card-tenders-145d9c8513b03b90ce4b0ca628b05c5a.jpg --- 1. [Home](https://giftcard.news/) 2. [Industry Deals](https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/) # Värnamo separates physical and digital employee gift-card tenders The municipality estimates SEK6 million across the two formats for 2027-2030, with separate ceilings totalling SEK8 million. Orders are expressly not guaranteed. By [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) October 9, 2026 3 min read [ Google News ](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=giftcard.news&utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news&utm%5Fcampaign=giftcard.news) Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Findustry-deals%2Fvarnamo-physical-digital-employee-gift-card-framework-2027%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=V%C3%A4rnamo+separates+physical+and+digital+employee+gift-card+tenders&utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news&utm%5Fcampaign=giftcard.news "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Findustry-deals%2Fvarnamo-physical-digital-employee-gift-card-framework-2027%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news&utm%5Fcampaign=giftcard.news "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=V%C3%A4rnamo+separates+physical+and+digital+employee+gift-card+tenders+https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Findustry-deals%2Fvarnamo-physical-digital-employee-gift-card-framework-2027%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news&utm%5Fcampaign=giftcard.news "WhatsApp") ![Archival photograph of Värnamo city hall with colourful outdoor sculptures](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/varnamo-separates-physical-digital-employee-gift-card-tenders-archival-photograph-city-hall-w1280.webp) Värnamo city hall photographed September 11, 2010, used as archival buyer context. It does not depict the 2026 gift-card procurement. Image resized and cropped for responsive and social formats; CC BY 3.0. Photo: Rasmus 28 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0 [Värnamo Municipality](https://giftcard.news/organization/varnamo-municipality/) is seeking separate physical and digital gift-card suppliers for gifts to employees and elected representatives, with a combined estimated contract value of SEK6 million for 2027-2030\. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) The notice was issued October 8 and first published October 9\. The public announcement date is separate from the document’s preparation date. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) The October 9 tender sets higher maximum ceilings of SEK6 million for physical cards and SEK2 million for digital cards. Those ceilings total SEK8 million, but are distinct from the municipality’s expected purchasing values. The notice’s overall amount field is SEK8 million, matching the combined ceilings. Its detailed description separately identifies SEK4.8 million and SEK1.2 million as estimated contract values; the comparison below retains that distinction. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) ## Previous purchases show the starting format mix The notice reports approximately SEK1.08 million of physical gift-card purchases and SEK135,000 of digital purchases during 2025\. Those figures describe one earlier year; they should not be compared directly with four-year estimates as a growth rate. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) The data behind the story ### Physical cards accounted for most reported 2025 purchases Approximate purchase value reported by Värnamo for the completed 2025 calendar year. SEK purchased in 2025 SEK purchased in 2025 Tap or hover for details. All values are also available in the data table. Source Original reported values One municipality’s approximate annual purchases, not national market shares or recipient redemption. The four-year framework estimates below cover a different period and cannot be used as a like-for-like growth comparison. Show data tableHide data table Scroll left or right to see all columns __Physical cards accounted for most reported 2025 purchases (SEK purchased in 2025)__ | Category | SEK purchased in 2025 | | ------------------- | ------------------------------- | | Physical gift cards | 1,080,000 SEK purchased in 2025 | | Digital gift cards | 135,000 SEK purchased in 2025 | The municipality plans one framework supplier for each format. Separating the lots makes physical and digital delivery distinct purchasing requirements without establishing a general switch from one format to the other. ## Christmas demand remains a management choice Värnamo expects the largest orders ahead of Christmas, but expressly says volumes can vary and cannot be guaranteed. Managers decide whether staff receive gift cards or another Christmas gift, and the municipality retains the right to procure other gift types separately. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) The data behind the story ### Värnamo’s estimates and ceilings for the new term Published procurement amounts for the planned January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2030 framework. Estimated valueMaximum ceiling SEK million Tap or hover for details. Select a series above to show or hide it. Source Värnamo official tender 698454-2026 Procurement estimates and maximum limits, not guaranteed orders, loaded card balances or realised supplier revenue. Show data tableHide data table Scroll left or right to see all columns __Värnamo’s estimates and ceilings for the new term (SEK million)__ | Category | Estimated value | Maximum ceiling | | ------------------- | --------------- | --------------- | | Physical gift cards | 4.8 SEK million | 6.0 SEK million | | Digital gift cards | 1.2 SEK million | 2.0 SEK million | That limits what the headline value can establish for suppliers. The framework offers access to future orders within each ceiling, while annual demand still depends on benefit decisions. Tenders are due November 11, with the planned framework running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030\. No supplier selection or completed spending under the new arrangement is reported in the notice. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) Photograph: Rasmus 28, September 11, 2010, Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY 3.0. 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